Art society awards announced

Mar. 14, 2013

Society of New Jersey Artists President Judy Scull (left) presents the first-place award to Maria Payer for her watercolor 'Idle Skiffs,' which is on display as part of the society's exhibit at Gallery 50 in Bridgeton. / Photo/Sam Feinstein

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BRIDGETON — Gallery 50 held an artist reception and awards ceremony March 4 for an exhibit by members of the Society of New Jersey Artists. The exhibit continues through March 29 at the gallery, 50 E. Commerce St.

Society President Judy Scull presented the following awards:

Best of Show: Elizabeth Reagan of Mauricetown for “Blue Table.”

First: Maria Payer of Pilesgrove, “Idle Skiffs.”

Second: Linda Gazi of Somers Point, “Jerry.”

Third: Meed Barnett of Cologne, for “Winter Pines”

Honorable mention: Denny Blew of Bridgeton for “Last of the Light,” Jerry Ewan of Monroeville for “Barnyard Geese,” Carol Miller of Bridgeton for “Country Road,” Floyd Pettengill of Millville for “Texas Woman,” Deb Spinella of Mays Landing for “Silver Lining,” Helen Troia of Vineland for “The Acrobats,” Elaine Wallenburg of Greenwich for “Last of the Apples” and Mary Wolfe of Hancocks Bridge for “Old Chevy.”

Ellen Gavin was the judge.

Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. For information, call (856) 575-0090 or visit www.gallery50.org.

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